notify the Local Authority that Private Building Control is being used.

Write to the applicant giving terms and conditions, our inspection notification framework and inform them of our charges.

Carry out any necessary statutory consultations.

If there are any major problems MFA will contact the agent immediately.

3. Plans Approval

Once the Local Authority have accepted our notice MFA will either approve plans or contact the agent requesting amendments. This normally is within about a week or so of receiving the submission. The approvals go to the agent.

4. Commencement

Once work starts on site the applicant should notify MFA to arrange for the necessary inspections. MFA will carry out all “urgent” inspections on day of notification if received before 10.00 am. However we do appreciate as much notice as possible. The applicant is invoiced for fees after our first inspection has been carried out.

5. Completion

Once the project has been satisfactorily completed a Final Certificate will be issued to:-